Effects of TEACCH on social functioning in individuals with autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the effects of Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) on social functioning in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Methods

Relevant studies on TEACCH intervention in ASD individuals were systematically searched in PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, and Wanfang from inception to March 2024. The main outcome measures were social, cognitive performance, fine motor, communication, daily living, imitation, and cognitive verbal skills. Data were meta-analyzed using R studio (4.1.2).

Results

Eleven studies involving 701 ASD individuals were included in this study. The TEACCH group had significantly higher socialization score [MD = 0.6, 95% CI(0.2, 1.0)], Cognitive Performance

SUBMITTER: Shi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12288331 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature